Jul 20, 2017
Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival September 1-2Headliners To WatchDr. John New Orleans Night Tripper Dr. John will bring his funky, voodoo style to the festival for a set sure to impress. Infectious and endlessly...
Jul 20, 2017
President Trump joined French President Emanuel Macron for the nations celebration of Bastille Day.Amongst the most important holidays for France, the parade ended with a celebration of their hometown musical heroes, Daft Punk, where a marching band played a medley of Get Lucky, Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, and One More Time.With the American...
Jul 20, 2017
By: Philamojaro StudioBen Harper and the Innocent Criminals headlined The 37th Annual Taste of Chicago along with Passion Pit, The O'Jays, Caf Tacvba and Alessia Cara.A treasured institution for decades, the diverse program is free to the public, and the musical line up represented a cultural cross section as varied as...
Jul 20, 2017
Photos & Video: Nunu ZomotBritish singer-songwriter Graham Parker is keeping the flame burning on the road in 2017.His July stop at Chicago's City Winery, as a duo with guitarist Brinsley Schwartz of The Rumour, strips down the sound from the recent reunion of their shared band.And yes, Graham was happy...
Jul 20, 2017
Words: Robin Zimmerman | Photos & Video: Michael LepekAlligator recording artist Toronzo Cannon is on the fast track towards a Chicago blues ambassadorship.His touring schedule for the last month has covered everything from Switzerland and Mont-Tremblant, Canada to blues festivals in Butte, Belgium and beyond.But, Cannons busy schedule also means that his Windy City...
Jul 20, 2017
By: Howard GreenblattIt may seem unlikely, but Westmont, Illinois was the Blues Capital of the World for four hours on Sunday afternoon.Taste of Westmont honored former resident Muddy Waters in their yearly tribute with a collection of some of Chicagos finest Blues artists -- including performances by members of his former band...
Jul 19, 2017
[instagram id="BWkc_g5A4QV"]When Phish kicks off an unusual summer of touring in your town with three shows -- and then delivers -- there are no small thoughts. So, here are five big ideas taken away from the Northerly Island 2017 run.1. Can one song make an entire run?Let's talk...
Jul 19, 2017
On TV features a quick recap of some of the music were playing at the Tomorrows Verse headquarters.Who: Fleet FoxesWhat: The Seattle folk-rock pioneers performed a full session for the local and infamous radio station KEXP.You Need To Know: Within months of releasing their excellent new record Crack-Up and returning to the stage...
Jul 19, 2017
Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite artists hit the promotional late-night television circuit.Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner & James McAlister on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSufjan Stevens teamed up with The Nationals Bryce Dessner, composer Nico Muhly and drummer James McAlister for a new, interstellar album Planetarium. The artists gave fans a...
Jul 19, 2017
By: Philamonjaro StudioHouse of Vans Chicago continued their series of showcase concerts on the July 13th with Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires.Already making a name for itself with line-ups heavy on skater culture (think: thrash/punk/hip-hop), House of Vans demonstrated its broader tastes with Bradley, an honest-to-goodness ...